{"id":4911,"date":"2023-09-07T09:06:08","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T13:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=4911"},"modified":"2023-09-07T09:06:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T13:06:08","slug":"draft-insiders-top-nfl-defensive-rookies-for-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/draft-insiders-top-nfl-defensive-rookies-for-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft insiders\u2019 Top NFL Defensive Rookies for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft insiders\u2019<\/em> Top NFL Defensive Rookies for 2023\"\"<\/h3>\n

Frank Coyle\/ Head scout<\/strong><\/p>\n

Edge Will Anderson – Texans<\/strong><\/em>
\nImpact edge rusher should excel under the tutelage of new HC DeMeco Ryans. Capable of taking this unit up a few levels this season and become an elite NFL difference maker.<\/p>\n

Photo – DL Lukas Van Ness \u2013 Packers<\/strong><\/p>\n

DL Lukas Van Ness \u2013 Packers<\/em><\/strong>
\nEmerging versatile playmaker has improved significantly over his recent career. Gives the Packers a diverse front seven defender who can create big mismatches.<\/p>\n

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time scout from mini-camp through training camps prior to the regular and postseason. He is a consultant to many NFL player agents related to all levels of preparation for both NFL Free Agency and the NFL Draft process. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation\u2019s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

LB Jack Campbell \u2013 Lions<\/strong><\/em>
\nGritty backer will be counted on to be the anchor in this defense. He reflects HC Dan Campbell\u2019s mentality and should be an early three down starter.<\/p>\n

CB Devon Witherspoon \u2013 Seahawks<\/em><\/strong>
\nQuick cover man has been hindered in camp by hamstring issues, but has the makeup and level of development to become a top flight NFL corner early in his career.<\/p>\n

CB Tre Banks \u2013 Giants<\/strong><\/em>
\nPrototypical cover man stepped in like a veteran this preseason. Capable of being a shutdown corner in time and counted on to be a tough starter now.<\/p>\n

DT Jalen Carter \u2013 Eagles<\/strong><\/em>
\nBig agile athlete joins a potent front line. Capable of impact in limited reps where his initial burst can be very disruptive from the inside.<\/p>\n

CB Emmanuel Forbes – Commanders<\/strong><\/em>
\nBall hawk was a welcome addition here. He will benefit from a strong front four and hopes to continue his legacy to intercept passes.<\/p>\n

LB Drew Sanders – Broncos<\/strong><\/em>
\nInstinctive defender will get reps both inside and outside and should become a fixture in this front seven within a short time.<\/p>\n

CB Christian Gonzalez – Patriots<\/strong><\/em>
\nLong cover man should excel in a Bill Belichick defense and become a fixture in this defense. His skill set allows Belichick to play diverse schemes.<\/p>\n

Safety Brian Branch \u2013 Lions<\/strong><\/em>
\nSavvy versatile defender gives this secondary a leader and playmaker who can provide impact this fall from a few roles.<\/p>\n

Edge Keion White – Patriots<\/strong><\/em>
\nAthletic versatile edge defender has the talent to become a three down difference maker with refinement. Probably starts as a key rotational front seven for pass rushing sets.<\/p>\n

CB Mekhi Blackmon \u2013 Vikings<\/strong><\/em>
\nQuick savvy cover man has a high level of development to be a mainstay in this secondary and possible a fulltime rookie starter.<\/p>\n

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